Snack: Lighter Spinach Artichoke Dip

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Spinach

Health benefits of Lighter Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 8-ounce packages frozen artichokes hearts, defrosted, chopped and squeezed dry
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 8-ounce package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into chunks
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Turn the heat off and stir in the artichokes, spinach, yogurt, cream cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella and salt and pepper to taste; mix well together. Place the mixture in the prepared casserole dish and evenly top with the Parmesan and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake until browned and bubbly, about 40 minutes.

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